Winterfest queen, king crowned

Climax-Scotts High School senior Hailey Talbert was crowned queen and senior Cameron Murray was crowned king during Winterfest ceremonies at halftime of the varsity boys basketball game last Friday at C-S Jr./Sr. High School.

Talbert is the daughter of Kari and Josh Talbert. Murray was supported at the ceremony by his father Sean Murray and grandma Beth Murray.

Freshman Winterfest Representatives were Madison Jones, who was escorted by her friend Ailani Romero Lopez. The other freshman representative Kasey Carman could not be present at the ceremony.

Madison is supported tonight by her mom, Stacie Jones, her dad, Andrew Jones, her little brother Tyler, and her grandparents.

Kasey is the son of Jennifer and Mickey Carman.

Sophomore Winterfest Representatives were Makenzie Reincke, escorted by Hunter LaSala. Makenzie is the daughter of Nikki and Adam Reincke. Hunter is supported by dad, Lucas LaSala, and his aunt and uncle, Jennifer and Hilton.

Junior Winterfest representatives were Ash Hurst, escorted by Brayan Simbron-Malerva.

Ash is supported by their mom, Leanna Sechrist, their step dad, Kurt Sechrist, and their dad Ben Hurst. Brayan is the son of Matilde and Alvaro Malerva.

Other senior representatives on the Winterfest Court and king and queen candidates were Angel Reincke, escorted by Feron Piper.

Angel is the daughter of Adam and Nikki Reincke. Feron is the son of Zachary Piper and Jenna Piper.

Jaise Lane, escorted by Ben Crocker. Jaise is the daughter of Melissa and Tim Lane. Ben is supported by his parents Tamara Strole and David Crocker.

Lauryn Meyer, escorted by Billy Felton. Lauryn is the daughter of Michelle Roehm and Tom Meyer. Billy is the son of Nicole and Darby Felton.

Hailey Peck, escorted by Jacob Sheets. Hailey is the daughter of Michelle Barnabee and Chuck Peck. Jacob is the son of Laura and Rob Sheets.

Returning to crown the king and queen was 2023 Winterfest king Brandon Reed.